Girona vs Real Betis Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga

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• Tournament: La Liga
• Date: 21 April, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 19:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Girona

A relegation-threatened Girona side hosts a determined Real Betis at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi in their next La Liga clash. The Girona vs Real Betis clash takes place on Monday, April 2025 at 19:00 PM GMT.

Girona have had a pretty underwhelming 2024/25 La Liga campaign, being stuck in 16th position with only 34 points from 31 games. They have lost more games (15) than they have won (9) and are just five points above the relegation zone. Michel's side have failed to win a single match in their last five La Liga clashes, losing their previous three encounters.

Girona have won six of their 16 home matches in La Liga this season, winning double the matches at the Montilivi than they have in away matches.

They will have to produce something special to defeat this dangerous Real Betis side. Michel will need his players to maintain a much sturdier defensive line and be prolific on the counter-attacks to produce an inspired performance and get a win for their home fans.

Real Betis are making a push for a top-5 finish in La Liga, as they're currently in 6th place with 48 points picked up from 31 games. They have won 13 matches this season, which includes three wins in their last five La Liga matches as well.

Manuel Pellegrini's side needs to get back to winning ways after their recent loss to Villarreal to reignite their push for UEFA Champions League qualification. They'll hope that their potent attacking force can cause major trouble to Girona. Real Betis needs to stop being wasteful in front of goal and need to find that special spark in the final third to get a big win to restart their push for a top-5 finish.

Girona Team News

Girona are still without their impressive attacking player Bryan Gil. He is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign with a ligament injury. Defender Miguel Gutierrez is also a doubt for this game after missing their previous match because of an adductor discomfort.

Real Betis Team News

For Real Betis, winger Abde Ezzalzouli could get back into the squad for this clash. He will need to pass a late fitness test. Diego Llorente is out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury. Marc Roca and Chimy Avila are also ruled out for this match.

Girona vs Real Betis Predicted Lineups

Girona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1);

Goalkeeper: Paul Gazzaniga

Defenders: Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Ladislav Krejci, Daley Blind

Midfielders: Arthur, Oriol Romeu, Yangel Herrera

Forwards: Yaser Aspirilla, Arnaut Danjuma, Abel Ruiz

Real Betis Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Adrian

Defenders: Aitor Ruibal, Marc Batra, Natan, Romain Perraud

Midfielders: Johnny Cardoso, Giovanni Lo Celso, Isco

Forwards: Antony, Jesus Rodriguez, Juan Hernandez

Girona vs Real Betis Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have met each other on 15 occasions so far in their history. Out of that, Real Betis have won 10 matches and Girona have only been able to win two matches. In their last five meetings, Real Betis have won two games and Girona have only won once.

Key Players to Watch in Girona vs Real Betis

Arnaut Danjuma (Girona)

Arnaut Danjuma has been an unpredictable threat in Girona's frontline this season, using his pace and forceful nature to help his side. He has a decent 4.17 xG (expected goals), slightly underperforming that with four goals. Danjuma has averaged 1.4 shots per game, but needs to amplify his final product to hurt Real Betis.

He'll need to be smart with his forward runs to trouble the visitors and find his way into empty spaces. If able to do so, Danjuma needs to be prolific with his final product and finish off chances clinically to help his side get a big win.

Isco (Real Betis)

Isco has been in inspired form for Real Betis this season, managing a 7.04 xG and 2.75 xA (expected assists), in which he's scored six goals and provided four assists. He's also created 41 chances in 15 La Liga matches in this campaign. He'll need to be at his sharpest to help Real Betis get back to winning ways.

Isco is blessed with unique creativity, which he must use to deliver clever passes inside the box to help his teammates. Isco will also need to be clinical with his movement and finishing to have a chance of getting back to scoring ways and guiding his side to seal a dominant performance.

Girona vs Real Betis Prediction

Girona and Real Betis might have both lost their last two matches in La Liga, but there's little debating over which side is enjoying the better campaign. A lot of things are just going wrong for Michel's side, and there are few signs that they might improve against this robust Real Betis side.

While Girona should put up a feisty fight in this Monday night clash, Manuel Pellegrini's frontline might turn out to be too hot to handle for them in this clash, and Real Betis' energetic attackers should get the better of the Girona backline.

Prediction: Girona 1-3 Real Betis

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